Medieval Indian History MCQs
Multiple choice questions on Medieval Indian History for General Studies and GK preparation of SSC, NDA, CDS, UPSC, UPPSC and State PSC Examinations. These questions are part of GKToday’s 35000+ MCQs Bank Course in GKToday Android App
1. The irrigation tax was charged on the farmers for the first time by which among the following Sultans?
[A] Alauddin Khilji
[B] Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq
[C] Mohammad Tughlaq
[D] Firoz Tughlaq
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Correct Answer: D [Firoz Tughlaq]
Notes:
Firoz Shah Tughlaq was the cousin brother of Muhammad Bin Tughlaq, and became the ruler of Delhi on 23rd march 1351 A.D. He imposed only four taxes sanctioned by Islamic viz., kharaj (land tax), khams (1/5 of the looted property during wars), Jizya (relig
2. Which sultan of Delhi was contemporary of Chengiz Khan?
[A] Iltutmish
[B] Alauddin Khilji
[C] Muhammad Bin Tughlaq
[D] Ibrahim Lodi
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Correct Answer: A [Iltutmish]
Notes:
Iitutmish , the Sultan of Delhi, was contemporary of Mongol leader Chengiz Khan. In 1221 A.D., there was a danger of expected attack of Chengiz khan on Delhi.
3. Who among the following was the contemporary leader of Chengiz Khan ?
[A] Genghis Khan
[B] Mirza Muhammad Haidar Dughlat Beg
[C] Jalaluddin Surkh-Posh Bukhari
[D] Iitutmish
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Correct Answer: D [Iitutmish]
Notes:
Iitutmish , the Sultan of Delhi, was contemporary of Mongol leader Chengiz Khan. In 1221 A.D., there was a danger of expected attack of Chengiz khan on Delhi.
4. A manuscript titled “Sarab Gutaka” is ascribed to which among the following mystics?
[A] Bhagat Pipa
[B] Surdas
[C] Bhagat Trilochan
[D] Bhagat Namdev
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Correct Answer: A [Bhagat Pipa]
Notes:
Bhagat Pipa was a mystic poet and saint of Bhakti movement. He was a Rajput King of Gagaraungarh who abdicated the throne to become a Hindu mystic poet and saint of the Bhakti movement. He was born in the Malwa region of North India in approximately AD 1425. The manuscript “Sarab Gutaka” is ascribed to Bhagat Pipa.
5. In which among the following territories, Marco Polo had travels in the last decade of 13th century in India?
[A] Chola
[B] Pandya
[C] Madurai Sultanate
[D] Cheras
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Correct Answer: B [Pandya]
Notes:
Marco polo an Italian traveler landed in Pandya Empire (at Kayal) in 13th century and impressed by the wealth and magnificence of the King, Prince as well as people, tagged it as the richest kingdom in existence.
6. Which among the following rulers of Delhi Sultanate declared himself as Sikandar-I-Sani?
[A] Balban
[B] Kaiqubad
[C] Alauddin Khilji
[D] Firoz Tughlaq
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Correct Answer: C [Alauddin Khilji]
Notes:
Alauddin Khilji was a militarist and imperialist to the core. He was very ambitious. Alauddin, whose original name was Ali Gurshap, assumed the title Sikandar-i-Sani (Alexander the Second) and proclaimed Delhi as Dar-ul-Khilafa (Seat of the Caliphate).
7. Who was the Hindushahi ruler who killed himself after being defeated by Mahmud of Ghazni?
[A] Anandapala
[B] Jaipala
[C] Sri Bhima deva
[D] Jai Chandra
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Correct Answer: B [Jaipala]
Notes:
After defeating from Mahmud of Ghazni in 1000-01 AD, Hindu shahi ruler Raja Jaipala could not survive the shock of humiliation and he burnt himself to death. He was succeeded by his son, Anandpala in 1002 AD.
8. For the first time, a Famine-code was formulated in the Delhi Sultanate during the reign of __?
[A] Slaves
[B] Tughlaqs
[C] Khaljis
[D] Lodhis
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Correct Answer: B [ Tughlaqs ]
Notes:
Muhammad Bin Tughlaq had for the first time formulated ‘famine-code’ to provide relief to famine-affected people.
9. Who among the following accepted Din-i-Ilahi?
[A] Raja Man Singh
[B] Birbal
[C] Raja Tansen
[D] Raja Todarmal
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Correct Answer: B [Birbal]
Notes:
The theory of Din-i-Ilahi was introduced by Mughal Emperor Akbar. It is based on Monotheism(believe in one God).The first initiated disciples of Din-i-ilahi during emperor Akbar the Great’s time included Birbal, Prince Salim and Abu’l-Fazl ibn Mubarak.
10. Consider the following pairs:
- Ramanujacharya — South India
- Chaitanya — Central India
- Vallabhacharya — Gujarat and Brajarea
- Ramanand — North India
Of these pairs:
[A] 1, 2 and 3 are correctly matched
[B] 2, 3 and 4 are correctly matched
[C] 1 and 4 are correctly matched
[D] 1, 3 and 4 are correctly matched
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Correct Answer: C [1 and 4 are correctly matched]
Notes:
• Chaitanya was also known as Sri Gauranga. He was a popular Vaishnava saint and reformer from Bengal.
• Vallabhacharya was also known as Vallabha. He was an Indian Telugu philosopher who founded the Krishna-centered Pushti sect of Vaishnavism only in the Braj region of India, and the philosophy of Shuddha advaita.
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